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Gilbert Jones, 68, Missing for 2 Weeks, Disappeared from L.A.'s Vermont Square, Says LAPD

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Published on September 18, 2023
Gilbert Jones, 68, Missing for 2 Weeks, Disappeared from L.A.'s Vermont Square, Says LAPDSource: Los Angeles Police Department

Gilbert Jones, a critically missing adult, was last seen earlier this month, on September 2, in the Vermont Square neighborhood. In order to find him, his family, friends, and the Los Angeles Police Department are pleading with the public for help.

On that Saturday, around 5:30 p.m., the 68-year-old black male was disappeared during a visit to the Vermont Square Branch Library, near the 1200 block of West 48th Street. Those who know Gilbert intimately have expressed deep concern for the well-being and safety of their loved one.

Gilbert Jones is described as a black male with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighing approximately 180 pounds. The specifics of his appearance have been released in hopes that someone may recognize him in a crowd or recall bumping into him on that tragic day.

The Los Angeles Police Department encourages anyone with information about Gilbert's whereabouts to contact Officer Hendrickson at 213-996-1800. Calls during non-business hours or on weekends should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247) for those wishing to provide potentially crucial details.